Vinicius Junior: Real Madrid players wear No. 20 shirts in support of winger who was racially abused against Valencia
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Updated 24/05/2023 at 19:43 GMT+1
Real Madrid players stepped out at the Bernabeu in No. 20 shirts ahead of their La Liga match against Rayo Vallecano on Thursday - the same squad number worn by forward Vinicius Junior who was racially abused in a match against Valencia at the weekend. The players donned the shirt to show their support to the Brazilian, who was sent off for reacting to the abuse.
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Real Madrid walked out in No. 20 shirts before their game against Rayo Vallecano on Thursday to show support for forward Vinicius Junior, who was racially abused during a match at the weekend.
The Brazilian who was sent off at Valencia on Sunday after reacting to being racially abused by a section of home fans.
Since the shocking incident, Valencia have closed part of their stadium and Vincius’ red card has been rescinded.
Valencia were also fined €45,000 (£39,000) By the Spanish Football Federation.
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Vinicius Junior left winger of Real Madrid and Brazil prior the LaLiga Santander match between Real Madrid CF and Rayo Vallecano at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 24, 2023 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Seven people have been arrested in connection to the incident and events in the wake of Sunday's fixture.
Vinicius was present in the stands at the Bernabeu and received a standing ovation in the 20th minute of the game against Vallecano, which he gratefully welcomed with a wave of thanks.
There was also a large tifo on display, and Real Madrid’s basketball team also wore No. 20 shirts.
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Real Madrid fans show a tifo for Vinicius Junior before the game against Rayo Vallecano
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In the 20th minute the Bernabeu rose to give Vinicius a standing ovation, timed for the number of shirt.
Players across the globe showed their support for Vinicius on social media following the incident, as well as Raphinha during Barcelona's loss at Real Valladolid.
Despite the horrible ordeal Vinicius endured, head coach Carlo Ancelotti revealed the forward does not plan on leaving Spain and Real Madrid.
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